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    Home Baking from Scratch

    Whether you're already comfortable in the kitchen or still trying to boost your confidence, I'm here to show you that baking from scratch can be easy and approachable. With a focus on gluten-free baking, I share well-tested and mouthwatering recipes for all your favorites, from breakfast to dessert.

    Favorite Fall Recipes

    With cooler weather comes apple season, pear season, and of course, pumpkin spice season! These recipes offer especially delicious ways to make the most of fall's best flavors.

    • Two pumpkin scones topped with maple glaze on stacked white plates.
      Gluten-Free Pumpkin Scones
    • A serving of strawberry apple crumble on a plate with a scoop of ice cream and two spoons.
      Easy Strawberry and Apple Crumble (gluten-free option)
    • Pear muffin on a plate, surrounded by fresh pears and flowers.
      Spiced Pear Muffins with Cinnamon-Pecan Crumb Topping {gluten-free option}
    • Glazed muffins with kanzi apples on a wooden board.
      Easy Apple Cinnamon Muffins (gluten-free option)
    • Coffee in a glass topped with cinnamon, served with rolled cookies.
      Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew (DIY Starbucks Recipe!)
    • Front-facing view of apple cupcakes on a plate, set atop a light pink linen.
      Caramel Apple Cupcakes {gluten-free}
    • Front-facing view of center cut of pumpkin bread, with slices stacked on a plate in the background.
      Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread {gluten-free and dairy-free option}
    • Front-facing view of brown sugar icing being poured over a pumpkin bundt cake.
      Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Filling {gluten-free}

    What's Trending

    Dive into my most popular blog posts here! You'll find a mix of my top recipes and favorite baking tips and tricks.

    • Front view of a hand holding a jar of caramel sauce against a light pink background.
      DIY: Caramel sauce with milk (no butter, no cream)
    • Overhead view of brown sugar candied walnuts in a jar, with more walnuts scattered on a sheet of parchment paper below.
      DIY: Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts {gluten-free}
    • Carmel being stirred into an iced coffee against a grey backdrop.
      Easy caramel iced coffee
    • Cake tin lined with a parchment circle.
      How to Cut Parchment Paper Rounds for Cake
    • Homemade buttermilk in a mason jar, alongside lemon wedges and white vinegar in a teaspoon.
      How to make buttermilk
    • Raspberry limoncello vodka cocktail served in a martini glass.
      Raspberry Limoncello Cocktail
    • Lattes garnished with star anise and cinnamon, with extra spice and honey in the background.
      DIY: Easy Homemade Chai Tea Latte
    • Hand spooning espresso powder out of a ramekin, surrounded by cookies.
      Espresso powder and how to make it

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    Fresh from the Oven

    Get all of my latest and greatest recipes here:

    • Scones scattered on a wire cooling rack.
      Easy Date Scones
    • A small bowl filled with piped chocolate whipped cream, with a piping bag to the side.
      Easy Chocolate Whipped Cream
    • Close up of a chocolate cake that's been partially sliced.
      Best Chocolate Fudge Cake
    • An iced caramel latte topped with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle.
      DIY: Easy Iced Caramel Latte
    • Close-up of syrup in a glass jar, with a bowl of sugar in the background.
      How to Make Simple Syrup - 3 Easy Methods
    • A cucumber mule served in a rocks glass with a cucumber ribbon.
      Fresh Cucumber Mule (Moscow Mule Recipe)

    Hi! I'm Alexandra Azary

    Most people call me Alex!

    Alexandra (Alex) Azary, author of Bright-Eyed Baker

    I love to bake, and I want to help you love it too. Because of that, I've been sharing my favorite sweet treats here since 2011. My goal is to give you from-scratch recipes that are easy to follow, fit into a busy schedule, and always taste delicious. With plenty of gluten-free and dairy-free options included, my hope is that no matter your diet or skill level, you'll find a new go-to recipe! Learn more about me →

    Recipes by Diet

    Following a special diet? I've got ya covered...

    • Gluten-Free
    • Dairy-free
    • Vegan
    • Refined Sugar Free

    How-To Recipes

    Here's where you'll find my favorite kitchen tips, and DIY recipes for items you might otherwise buy at the store, made for less!

    • Brown butter with foam on a plate with a spoon.
      How to Brown Butter - Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial
    • Close up of homemade oat flour in a bowl.
      How to Make Oat Flour (3 Easy Methods!)
    • Close up of dairy-free whipped cream.
      4-Ingredient Dairy-Free Whipped Cream (with Coconut Milk!)
    • Lemon peel candy on a safety grater with a knife and fresh lemon slices.
      DIY: Candied Lemon Peel

    See more how how-to recipes →

    Cakes and Cupcakes

    From full-sized layer cakes to mini cakes, bundt cakes, and cupcakes - if it's frosted, you'll find it here! Cakes made from scratch are always worth the effort.

    • Irish coffee cake with a slice removed.
      Irish Coffee Cake
    • Three cupcakes with orange frosting topped with chocolate webs.
      Halloween Spider Web Cupcakes (gluten-free option)
    • Bundt cake topped with frosting, with a slice removed, on a wooden board.
      Simple and Moist Carrot Bundt Cake (gluten-free option)
    • Dark chocolate cupcake topped with whipped chocolate ganache and a chocolate espresso bean.
      Moist Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes with Easy Whipped Chocolate Ganache Frosting {gluten-free/df options}

    See more cake and cupcake recipes →

    Cookies

    You can't go wrong with homemade cookies! If you like your cookies soft and chewy, you've come to the right place.

    • Cookies cooling on a parchment-lined baking sheet over a wire rack.
      White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
    • Close up of almond Florentine cookies drizzled with dark chocolate.
      Almond Florentines (Lace Cookies)
    • Cookies stacked on a metal grater. One cookie is cut in half so you can see the peanut butter cup in the center.
      Peanut butter cup stuffed chocolate chip cookies {gluten-free option}
    • Overhead view of a chocolate chip cookie cake baked in a skillet, with a linen and serving spatula to the side.
      Birthday chocolate chip cookie cake {gluten-free}

    See more cookie recipes →

    Beverages

    It's not all about the baked goods around here. Whether you're looking to DIY your favorite Starbucks drink or mix up a classy cocktail, I've got just the recipe for you.

    • Two coconut margaritas with lime wedges and a cocktail shaker.
      Best Ever Coconut Margarita
    • A mojito in a mason jar garnished with lime and mint, surrounded by recipe ingredients.
      Easy Strawberry Mint Mojito
    • Two mimosas in champagne glasses garnished with fresh blackberries.
      Blackberry Mint Mimosa
    • Two margaritas in lowball glasses, one garnished with lime wedges.
      Simple 321 Margarita (with spicy option)

    See more drink recipes →

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    Hey There - I'm Alex! Thanks for stopping by! Here's what you can expect to find on Bright-Eyed Baker: lots of baked goods and other sweets made from scratch, plus the occasional coffee recipe, mixed drink, or kitchen how-to post. My goal is to show you that from-scratch baking - gluten-free, dairy-free, or otherwise - doesn't have to be intimidating, no matter how busy life gets. Learn more about me.

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    MY FAVORITE RECIPES!
    • Dark chocolate cupcake topped with whipped chocolate ganache and a chocolate espresso bean.
      Moist Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes with Easy Whipped Chocolate Ganache Frosting {gluten-free/df options}
    • Close up of almond Florentine cookies drizzled with dark chocolate.
      Almond Florentines (Lace Cookies)
    • Scones with glaze on a wire rack.
      Easy Coffee Scones (gluten-free option)
    • Oat Flour Banana Muffins (Easy and Healthy!)
    • Front view of two gin fizz cocktails with lemon wedges, basil leaves, cucumber soda, and elderflower liqueur in the background.
      Cucumber Gin Fizz with Basil & Mint
    • Two margaritas in lowball glasses, one garnished with lime wedges.
      Simple 321 Margarita (with spicy option)
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